Trail of Tears (1 jan 1838 ano – 1 jan 1839 ano)

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The Trail of Tears was a series of migrations during 1838 to 1839 which was put into motion when President Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act of 1830, a policy that caused devastation to Native Americans way of life, and culture. This act was applied to the Choctaw, Chickasaw, Cherokee, Creek, and Seminole - the Five Civilized Tribes - while some tribes migrated voluntarily, others needed force.